anime
Hand-drawn and computer-generated animation originating from Japan -- wikipedia.
By request
camping in the forest
It's in the level of courage...
mantra: there is nothing wrong with me
Priority request: this could help ease those of us who are always trying to fix ourselves, turning ourselves into a problem that needs to be solved instead of... watching life unfold. It could also help to stop self scrutinizing, a spiritual ego habit. I found an increase in self esteem with this.
"If you can't handle me at my worst, you don't deserve me at my best"
T-shirt slogan and Internet meme.
self-sabotaging
Request: engaging in behaviors, either consciously or unconsciously, that lead to the end of a relationship. This might involve pushing the other person away or finding reasons to get out of the relationship.
Snapchat
On average more than four billion Snaps are sent each day. Snapchat is popular among the younger generations, particularly those below the age of 16, leading to many privacy concerns for parents -- wikipedia.
The Office (TV series 2005-2013)
Like its British counterpart, the series was filmed in a single-camera setup without a studio audience or a laugh track, to mirror the look of an actual documentary -- wikipedia.
love the small self, surrender the ego
Priority request: A statement that summarizes spiritual work and lifts the paradox of surrender/letting go vs. love and also the paradox of 'me' as divinity vs. 'me' as the ego. As Doc taught we ought to let go of attachments, and keep love as an alignment.
duty to one's parents
Priority request: I feel somewhat burdened by feeling like I have to please my parents, honor their wishes, fulfil their needs, which I recontextualize by telling myself that it is my duty to them. How far can this posture take me?
swallowing your pride
To decide to do something although it will make you feel embarrassed or ashamed -- dictionary.cambridge.com.
staring contest
A game in which two people maintain eye contact for as long as possible, the loser being the one who is the first to blink or look away -- request.
Opening Doors Within: 365 Daily Meditations
Book by Eileen Caddy.
suppression of anger vs. expression of anger
Priority request: We know it’s better to let go. But in general is it better to express or suppress?
statement: suffering has no upside except to teach you to choose happiness
When will we learn? Happiness is a choice.
percentage of people with Cluster B personality disorders in the USA
Priority request: "It appears to be an epidemic but perhaps it is just getting more publicity." Cluster B includes antisocial, borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic personality disorders.